music commentary
Let’s Hope So: On Truth, Bias, and Lost Horizons
Jen Goma moderates a heated discussion about Ojalá.
On the Cusp of Mystery and Imagination: Angel Olsen’s Phases
A love letter from one Cap-Aquarian heart to another.
The Possibility of Björk’s Utopia
We have to dream up a cultural future that’s better than the pillaged Cracker Barrel gift shop we’ve got right now.
Unearthing a Lost Classic: Sam Smith’s The Thrill Of It All
Recounting the history of the outsider artist's cult classic album upon its reissue.
The Red Pill Blues Blues
Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro listens to the new Maroon 5 album while installing insulating plastic over all her windows.
Watch Me Unravel: Weezer, Youth, and Pop Songwriting
Listening to Pacific Daydream and ruminating about aging.
Some Thoughts on The Record Kelly Clarkson Has “Always Wanted to Make”
Meaning of Life's most consistent themes are feminism and body positivity.
Julien Baker’s Expansive, Holy New Album
Turn Out the Lights is rich with moments of abandon, becoming a showcase for her vocal chops.
Bully’s Transformative Anger and Apathy
On Losing, the band beefs up their contemporary grunge, elevating it to power-pop heights.
Protomartyr Is Just Trying to Reach You
Going down a YouTube rabbit hole and pondering the role of shared understanding in life, art, and Relatives in Descent.
Open Mike Eagle’s Comic-Book Heroism
Brick Body Kids Still Daydream guides you through the projects with hope.
